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Information and Events on Art, Architecture, Costume, Music and Dance

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Below are Library-selected resources and events where you will be able to find information or enrichment in art, architecture, costume, fashion, music and dance. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.
 Page Contents:
- Databases
- Art & Architecture Websites
- Music & Dance Websites
- Books
- Library Events
- Other Art & Music Events
 Art & Music Databases 

Anyone may access these 2 databases on Library computers, but access away from Library computers requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


• Fine Arts and Music Collection Opens in new window

Find informative magazine and journal articles on such subjects as music, music theory, visual arts and art history.

• Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles from Gale PowerSearch Opens in new window

Find informative reviews and other articles on art, architecture, dance, music and other subjects.

• See all SJPL Databases


Anyone may access this database online from anywhere:

• Sheet Music Collections Index — San José Public Library (SJPL)

Find out whether the sheet music you want is in SJPL's collection. Note: This is only an index; the sheet music is available in the Library, not online. For other sheet music resources, see Sheet Music Online or Sheet Music in Libraries.

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 Art & Architecture Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated weblinks and more.

• Art Research
• Animation
• Architecture

• Art Galleries
• Art History
• Art Museums

• Artists and Art Works
• Costume and Fashion
• Dictionaries of Art

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 Music & Dance Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated weblinks and more.

• Music Research
• Awards for Music
• Classical Music
• Dance
• Early Music
• Local Community Dance

• Local Community Music
• Lyrics
• Music Charts
• Music Terms
• Musical Instruments
• National Anthems

• Opera
• Religious Music
• Reviews of Music
• Sheet Music in Libraries
• Sheet Music Online
• Song Databases

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 Art & Music Books 

Book Search:

Find Books in San José Public Library or in Link+

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Books by Subject:

Select a subject link to view book lists and/or recommended books in the Library's collection.

• Animation Books
• Architecture Books
• Art Books 		• Art History Books
• Artist Books
• Classical Music Books
 • Costume and Fashion Books
• Dictionaries of Art
• Music Books


eBooks:

• eBooks from net Library

Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

• Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive

These are available to all SJLibrary card holders outside the Library; not available on any Library computers.

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  San José Library Art or Music Events  

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 15 of 15 records
Date/Time Title Location
Wed, Jan 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Art in the Dark! The Playful Genius of Alexander Calder Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Jan 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM		 Art in the Dark! Last Chance: The Playful Genius of Alexander Calder Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Jan 10
2:00 PM		 Classical Guitar Lecture-Demo Joyce Ellington Branch Library
491 E. Empire St.
Sat, Jan 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Knitting Circle Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Thu, Jan 15
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM		 Happy Birthday, Dr. King Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Dr. King Collection Area, 3rd Floor
Sat, Jan 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Knitting Circle Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Sat, Jan 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Needlecraft Nights Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library
3090 Alum Rock Ave.
Sat, Jan 17
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM		 Evening Tribute to Dr. King Hal Todd Theater, Hugh Gillis Hall, South 5th and E. San Fernando St.
(408) 808-2397
Sat, Jan 24
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM		 Ballet Afsaneh Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Jan 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Knitting Circle Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Tue, Jan 27
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM		 South Bay Guitar Society Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Jan 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Knitting Circle Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Sat, Jan 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Needlecraft Nights Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library
3090 Alum Rock Ave.
Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 28
All Library Open Hours		 East Meets West in My Art Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - 5th Floor, Cultural Heritage Center
Sat, Feb 14
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM		 Evening Tribute to Dr. King Hal Todd Theater, Hugh Gillis Hall, South 5th St. and E. San Fernando St.
(408) 808-2397

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 Other San José Area Art & Music Events   - a continuously updated listing

Visual Art & Museum Events in the San José Area - Artsopolis

Music Events in the San José Area - Artsopolis

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This page last updated November 26, 2008 by the Web Team

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